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nor Antonyms
Opposite of nor
Because the opposite of nor shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• conjunction (Context 1)
Used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as 'neither' or 'not') to indicate that they are each untrue or each do not happen.
Usage Example
"The committee received neither an explanation or an apology for the sudden cancellation of the event."
Strongest
or
Strong
and
• conjunction (Context 2)
Used to introduce a further negative statement, accompanied by inversion of the subject and auxiliary verb.
Usage Example
"She had no desire to leave her hometown, and could she afford the high cost of relocating to the capital."
Strong
and
Similar words to nor
Words similar to nor shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
neither
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Nor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/nor